We make managing your music program easy
We can help you achieve your music program's goals. We allow you to customize exactly what brand and instrument preferences you offer for your music program.
Supporting Music Educators Across the Nation
Sweetwater is your one-stop partner for band and orchestra instruments, equipment, and accessories.
Sweetwater educational specialists
Former music educators who understand working with programs and school boards are here to advise and support you
World-class band and orchestra retailer
We feature an in-house repair shop, factory-certified technicians, and ultrasonic cleaning
Educator-approved instruments
All instruments are chosen by you and available to buy or rent
Convenience and savings
24/7 online shopping and free shipping on most items
Peace of mind
Free two-year+ warranty on most brands
40-point inspection on all instruments
Your instruments arrive factory fresh and ready to play
Help Your Students Achieve with Better Instruments
Sweetwater's rental program makes it easy for students to progress. When it's time to move toward a step-up instrument, take advantage of special rental discounts, 0% financing options, or our rent-to-own program on select instruments. Plus, our exclusive 40-point Band and Orchestra Inspection guarantees the instrument arrives factory fresh and ready to play!
Step-Up Savings
0% Financing
Ready to Play
Partnering for Program Development
When you partner with Sweetwater, you get your own Sweetwater educational specialist dedicated to assisting your school. With real-world classroom experience in recruitment, retention, program purchasing, and planning, our experts provide you with the information you need to move forward with confidence.
Dedicated Support
Classroom Expertise
Confident Planning
Excel with Best-in-class, Enhanced Instruments
Every Sweetwater instrument passes through an extensive 40-point inspection to ensure it's ready to play, and even our starter instruments are enhanced with upgraded cases, bows, strings, and mouthpieces.
As skills and performance requirements increase, step-up models are available for most instruments. With a full range of rental, purchase, and financing options, you have solutions for practically any budget.
All our saxophone and clarinet base models include professional, hard rubber mouthpieces and Rovner dark ligatures.
Our violins include upgraded bridges, Wittner-style tailpieces, carbon fiber bows, upgraded strings, and oblong cases for easy transport.
All the Top Brands
We work with the most respected instrument manufacturers in music education to ensure every student has access to a quality instrument from day one.
What Our Customers Say
I absolutely love Sweetwater! I would recommend them to any student or parent looking to get instruments or musical equipment. They have a knowledgeable staff that goes the extra mile for band directors and their students!! Greatest decision I have made for my band program!!
Working with Sweetwater has been everything it was promised and more! I love that they ship instruments to the student's house and that they make returns for repairs incredibly easy, taking more off my plate and making it that much easier for families. My education representative is one of the best around and does everything he can to make sure the families, students, and my own experience is positive. On top of all of that, Sweetwater has fantastic prices, and their instrument upgrade program is wonderful. I highly recommend working with Sweetwater!
Our experience with Sweetwater has been phenomenal! The customer service is accessible, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The company is customer centered and it's made obvious that the needs of their clientele are a priority. As a music educator for over 15 years, I highly recommend Sweetwater!
We are here to help!
Let Sweetwater simplify renting an instrument for you. Our team of experienced musicians will guide you in choosing the ideal instrument and accessories.
